Trump continues governing like an emperor even as today’s election returns show Americans are unhappy with him.
Democrats flipped Virginia’s governorship with the state’s first woman governor, held New Jersey despite his meddling, and won New York City where a democratic socialist defeated Andrew Cuomo, whom Trump endorsed over the Republican nominee.
A federal judge heard testimony today about the Broadview ICE detention center where 100 to 150 people are crammed into cells, sleeping on floors inches from open toilets. The judge said the facility “has really become a prison” and will rule Wednesday on a restraining order. Meanwhile, Trump posted that millions of Americans would receive SNAP benefits only “when Radical Left Democrats open up government.” His press secretary walked it back hours later, confirming they would comply with Friday’s court orders requiring partial payments.
He doesn’t want to just be the Emperor of America. The White House is asking the UN to supply peacekeepers to Gaza where Trump’s “peace plan” makes him chair of the “Board of Peace,” a ruling committee that redevelops the land for hotels, casinos, and entertainment. Ask Atlantic City how that turned out.
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Today’s GovBrief News
U.S. circulates draft UN Security Council resolution authorizing international stabilization force in Gaza through 2027, requiring approval from 15-member council where China and Russia threaten veto.
Source: The Associated Press
November 4, 2025
Trump posts SNAP benefits "given only when Radical Left Democrats open up government" before White House clarifies he will comply with court order for partial reinstatement.
Source: Spectrum News
November 4, 2025
Democrats win Virginia, New Jersey governorships and New York City mayor nearly one year into Trump second term, with federal workforce cuts driving Virginia victory.
Source: CNN
November 4, 2025
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams fields complaints about closed polls on Election Day, explaining state has no elections today due to 1992 constitutional amendment giving local officials one-year break.
Source: USA Today
November 4, 2025
Maine voters approve red flag gun law 60% to 40% despite Governor Mills and police opposition, letting families petition courts to remove weapons from dangerous relatives after Lewiston shooting killed 18.
Source: The Bangor Daily News
November 4, 2025
Defense Secretary Hegseth announces 16th attack on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific killing 2, bringing death toll to 66 as both parties demand legal justification and evidence.
Source: The Guardian
November 4, 2025
Federal prosecutors try DC man for throwing sandwich at Customs and Border Protection agent after grand jury refused felony indictment, with agent testifying "I could smell the onions and mustard."
Source: WUSA Washington
November 4, 2025
Judge Gettleman says Broadview ICE facility "has really become a prison" and agrees to restraining order after five detainees describe 100 to 150 people sleeping on floors near open toilets.
Source: The Chicago Sun-Times
November 4, 2025
FBI Director Kash Patel fires, unfires, then refires 4 agents connected to Jack Smith probe and Arctic Frost investigation in chaotic 24-hour purge of investigators.
Source: NBC News
November 4, 2025
Trump administration suggests 650,000 furloughed federal workers may not receive back pay after 34-day shutdown despite 2019 law guaranteeing payment to all employees.
Source: The Washington Post
November 4, 2025
Trump restores billionaire Jared Isaacman as NASA nominee months after canceling over Musk feud, as Chief of Staff Wiles tells Transportation Secretary Duffy to stop alleged leaks.
Source: Axios
November 4, 2025
IRS notifies 25 states that Direct File free tax service will end after Trump administration directs agency to replace it with public-private partnerships benefiting TurboTax and competitors.
Source: NextGov
November 4, 2025
Senate Republicans slam Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby for not informing Armed Services Committee about Romania troop withdrawal and Ukraine assistance decisions as Democrats echo frustration over being excluded.
Source: The Hill
November 4, 2025